SHEPHERD & MOTHER OF LIGHT FOR THE NEEDY
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Mission
Care 4 Needy Copts is committed to raise awareness of the needy Copts in Egypt who live in extreme poverty. Provide the funding channel to support their development programs, serve the donors spiritually to see Christ in giving and inspire the new generation to embrace the vision .
Notes from the nonprofit
At Shepherd and Mother of Light, also known as Care 4Needy Copts, our mission is to alleviate poverty and transform the lives of those in need. Each day, we passionately strive to provide vital resources, support, and life-changing opportunities to individuals and families battling economic hardships. We work on creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Ruling year
2009
Executive Director
Mrs. Laila Sidhom
Main address
25 S. Service Rd. Suite 25
Jericho , NY 11753 USA
EIN
26-1178932
NTEE code
Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (P12)
Human Service Organizations (P20)
Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (Q12)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We witness a lot of distressing environment within the Christian population in Egypt. Some families still live in inhumane conditions and extreme poverty.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Social Services and Housing Programs
Provide essential needs to impoverished people: food, clothing, medicine, and housing improvements. Create sanitation and infrastructure services.
Education and Child Development Program
Establish learning centers in villages without schools. Provide books and school supplies. Offer education through literacy centers for women, where they can learn reading and writing and develop skills to improve their economic status.
Economic Development Program
The program aims to improve the economic conditions of low-income people, enabling them to provide for their families through implementing and managing small projects, providing interest-free loans, or allowing individuals to be matched with jobs through one of our 13 employment centers or enrolled in the vocational training program.
Health Program
The Health Care Program offers aid for ongoing medical needs. It ensures appropriate medical care for the sick by connecting them with specialists for examination and treatment ranging from medication to surgeries.
- Misr AlMahaba Hospital in Bani Mazar, ElMania
C4NC is supporting the building of Misr AlMhaba Hospital in Bani-Mazar, ElMenia, to ensure a healthy future for beneficiaries through professional, affordable medical care in Upper Egypt. Construction of the Hospital started in July 2012, with an opening in March 2018. The hospital provides:
– Outpatient and inpatient services
– Pediatric services & neonatal unit
– Specialized operation rooms
– Laboratory services
– Well equipped Pharmacy
– Radiology department
– Emergency & Intensive Care Unit
– Kidney dialysis & Cardiac unit
Special Needs Program
At the Shepherd and Mother of Light for the Needy, we passionately cater to individuals with special needs. We wholeheartedly enroll them in specialized education centers and diligently provide training to empower them to conquer life’s challenges, achieve independence, and fully integrate into society.
Where we work
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Egypt
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of free participants on field trips
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Adults
Related Program
Education and Child Development Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
On 2014 small group visited the field to collect stories and pictures for marketing. On 2015 trip a total of 13 Adult visited families on 2016 the group with youth teaching basic English to children.
Number of students who receive scholarship funds and/or tuition assistance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Academics
Related Program
Education and Child Development Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
A new program started in 2016 was added to the service to help the outstanding students pay their tuition 0
Total number of volunteer hours contributed to the organization
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Social Services and Housing Programs
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Volunteers are a big part of the service,
Total dollars received in contributions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of adults who received literacy services
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Education and Child Development Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The program provides more than reading and writing educations, it raise awareness and empower people to be economically independent and strong.
Number of teachers who receive quarterly training
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Education and Child Development Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Teaches of kindergartens and teachers of Special Needs get trained for 6 month before they start and they have to attend a yearly training secession for updates.
Number of schools established in rural communities
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Education and Child Development Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The school are education Centers contain of Kindergarten classes and Literacy Centers for the Adults, most of them parents of the children who didn't get the chance to learn when they were young.
Average online donation
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The organization receives monthly recurring and one time donations through the website or paypal
Number of Facebook followers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The number is an average for each year
Number of snacks served for students participating in programs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Education and Child Development Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The new after school program was added on September 2015 to support the kids with their homework and assist during exams. All the elementary student who are enrolled, they all receive healthy snacks.
Average number of dollars given by new donors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of first-time donors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
In 2016, the organization had four events which brought many new donors.
Number of overall donors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of individuals applying skills learned through the organization's training
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Economic Development Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The vocational training program prepares the youth people to descent career such as: carpenter, mechanic or tailor.
Number of students per teacher during the reporting period
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Education and Child Development Program
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
At the kindergarten classes the teachers has an assistant and an aid.
Number of students per classroom during the reporting period
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Education and Child Development Program
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Short Term Goals:
Raise public awareness in Coptic and non-Coptic communities worldwide about the needy Copts in Egypt who are suffering from hunger and disease
Serve as many needy families as possible through monthly financial support
Ensure each needy family has its basic needs of food, shelter, clean water, electricity and sanitation met
Develop health awareness ; educate the needy in healthy habits which will reduce their long term risk of disease and infection.
Provide immediate medical assistance to the sick and transportation to medical services as needed.
Recruit volunteers to spread our message worldwide and assist in fundraising to serve the needy.
Long Term Goals:
Provide education and employment opportunities to needy families so that they can become self sufficient.
Support and create income generating activities to enable the needy to develop a livelihood.
Provide communities with health clinics offering basic health services, necessary check-ups, and required immunizations.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The organization's primary strategy is to remain in close contact with all those it serves. We believe that it is important to never lose a human touch when serving, and thus, our servants make monthly visits to each of the families to ensure that they are being served in the best way possible. Additionally, we find that this on-the-ground strategy is also the best way to locate new families in need of service.
C4NC also distributes a free monthly newsletter to keep donors in the loop with the happenings of the organization. Just as it is important to maintain the bonds between the organization and those that it serves, it is equally important to keep strong relationship between the organization and its donors, who make all of the service possible.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Care 4 Needy Copts possesses a network of enthusiastic and passionate servants in Egypt who are eager to serve the Coptic community. It is through our volunteers in Egypt that all of our programs are facilitated. Additionally, the organization has a loyal donor base that s only growing, which allows our service to constantly expand and reach more and more needy people.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Currently, our biggest challenge is spreading awareness of our organization through the non-Coptic community. However, we are steadily making improvements even in this category. We have hired non-Coptic staff members, we maintain a prominent presence on social networking sites, and we have made appearances at non-Coptic venues. Additionally, we are in the process of collaborating with other non-Coptic organizations.
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SHEPHERD & MOTHER OF LIGHT FOR THE NEEDY
Board of directorsas of 08/30/2024
Mrs. Laila Sidhom
No affiliation
Term: 2007 -
Laila Sidhom
Care 4 Needy Copts
Ayman Ibrahim
Care 4 Needy Copts
Emad Ishak
Care 4 Needy Copts
Maged Iskarous
Care 4 Needy Copts
Samy Metyas
Care 4 Needy Copts
Tamer B Yacoub
Care 4 Needy Copts
Joseph Ibrahim
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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